repertoire showcased , ranging from Bob Venables ’ toe-tapping take on Mark Condon ’ s “ Man of Galilee ” ( featuring high-class trumpet playing AND singing ), the technically demanding “ Vallflickans Dans ” handled with apparent ease by Aaron VanderWeele , Chris Webster ’ s take on Ostein Baadsvik ’ s “ Fnugg ” ( highlighting vocal multiphonics ), and the like . Ron Waiksnoris and Ian Anderson ended this portion of the evening rather appropriately with William Himes ’ cornet duet “ Faithfulness ,” before Commissioner Mark Tillsley came to bring the Word . The evening festivities were brought to a close
with a viewing of the current Staff Band ’ s latest undertaking , “ The Creation Story ,” premiered during the Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings earlier this year .
Sunday morning worship services are usually the highlight of any Staff Band ministry weekend and this one was no exception . Everyone gathered in the THQ Railton Hall for a wonderful time of worshipping the Lord through song and focused prayer . Christian Riesebieter and Captain Jonathan Quatela shared musical testimonies through Andrew Wainwright ’ s “ You ’ re Always There ” and Major Thomas
Mack ’ s “ Renewed Covenant ,” respectively . Peter Vaughn reflected on how the Lord used many Staff Bandsmen over the years to speak into his life . Commissioner Tillsley once again brought the Word , this time focusing on Matthew 5:14-16 and digging into what it truly means to “ shine as the light .” The weekend ended with the singing of “ Rock of Ages .” As everyone went their separate ways , we could not help but be thankful to God for using the New York Staff Band for 135 years , while looking with anticipation to see how He would continue to use us to serve the present age and win souls back to Him .
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